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Aviation accident MIA99LA045

MINR · QUICKSILVER MXL-2 · 1998-11-29 · HUMACAO, PR

Event

NTSB number
MIA99LA045
Event ID
20001211X11482
Type
Accident
Date
1998-11-29
Location
HUMACAO, PR

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
QUICKSILVER
Model
MXL-2
Registration
N6153E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's use of a synthetic oil that is not recommended by the engine manufacturer when premixing his two cycle gasoline/oil fuel mixture, resulting is a total loss of engine power due to decreased lubricating properties, and the subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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